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Kerry Washington's At-Home Yoga Tutorials Are Like a Soothing Escape For the Mind

16/06/2020 - 10:30 PM

Ever wish Kerry Washington [1] could be your yoga instructor? Well, she actually can be — virtually, of course. Since mid-May, the Little Fires Everywhere actress has been blessing her Instagram followers with at-home yoga tutorials [2], each shot in her woodsy backyard. She always reminds fans that she's not technically a certified yoga teacher before launching into her flows, which typically consist of breathwork, stretching exercises, and a mix of simple, beginner-appropriate poses [3]. Her soothing voice is sure to make you feel instantly relaxed as she works her way through each move.

Ahead, watch every yoga video Washington has shared on her Instagram TV so far, and follow her on the 'gram (@kerrywashington [4]) to stay up to date on when her next live session will be. Grab your mat, press play, and prepare to zen out.

Kerry Washington's #NamasteAtHome Yoga Session

Washington shared this sped-up recap of her first yoga tutorial, which includes stretching and breathing exercises as well as yoga poses like Happy Baby and Cat Cow.

Kerry Washington's #NamasteRelaxed Yoga Session, Part One

In the first part of her second session, the actress teaches about the wonders of ujjayi breathing before diving into knee circles, Happy Baby, and a few stretching moves.

Kerry Washington's #NamasteRelaxed Yoga Session, Part Two

Part two involves foot massageing and stretching, as well as deep breathing in various yoga poses.

Kerry Washington's #NamastePowerful Yoga Session

In this session, Washington worked through ujjayi breathing, Seated Cat Cow, Mountain Pose, and Tree Pose before chatting with Insecure star Kendrick Sampson [6] about the importance of mental health amid the fight for racial justice.

Kerry Washington's #NamasteSelfCaring Yoga Session

Washington's soothing self care-themed routine features breathing exercises, Mountain Pose, Tree Pose, Bridge Pose, and Happy Baby.


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